Texans not Ram tough….with OneTexFan

Last Sunday there were pink flags flying all over the field for the hapless Houston Texans. There were no pink flags thrown in their direction while they were playing the St. Louis Rams. The bad news is that the officials were throwing the yellow ones, …and plenty of them!

This game had to be dedicated to Murphy’s Law. If Houston’s problems was indeed shooting themselves in the foot most everyone on the team would be collecting disability payments. And it’s entirely possible that Matt Schaub might be doing just that very soon. After being unceremoniously drilled and ‘rammed’ into the turf his right foot was wickedly twisted and turned. The misfortune suffered by Schaub was one of ‘insult added to injury’ when part of a very vocal fan base cheered the fallen leader as he left the game. This was on a day when Matt was doing an ok job at Quarterback. It was the former most popular man in town, Mr. T. J. Yikes, (Whoops. Sorry about that.) …Mr. T. J. Yates who was throwing the two INTs in the game. And after the number two QB suffered indignity after indignity via federal express air delivery the unemployed (for a good reason) Vince Young let it be known that he was available as the next possible ‘gun’ for hire. (Right now it’s possible that Case Keenum will be on deck. It couldn’t hurt matters for him to be called to bat if Matt Schaub is unable to return to the lineup.)

Adding to the misfortune were other turnovers by Keshawn Martin and DeAndre Hopkins.

The Red Zone efficiency was a lost cause of the day when the Texans were one for six as the Rams were perfect for the day at three for three.

The Houston Texans were trying hard to move the ball on Offense by totaling 420 collective yards for the afternoon. Actually, after a couple of noted throws by Yates the total number of yards gained was well over 500 yards! (But that’s if you DON’T count the uniform color of those catching Houston thrown footballs.)

I fail to understand when ‘x’ number of yards is needed for a first down that the chosen play requires the extra yardage from the Receiver AFTER the catch.

Jump into the ‘way-back machine’ with me for a few moments. After a certain player named George Blanda became a member of the Oakland Raiders’ AND was no longer the teams’ starting QB. He was basically kept on the roster to just kick the football through the uprights. But time and time again he was called upon to pull a rabbit out of the hat. I recall so many games that Blanda was able to pull out a win for Al Davis’ squad of misfits. With only minutes left on the clock he marched the Oakland Raiders’ Offense down the field first down after first down. He wasn’t throwing the ball underneath and BEFORE the needed yardage. He was hitting each Receiver spot on to pick up all the required yardage without needing those hard fought yards AFTER the catch. Those quick ‘out’ passes were taking only a few seconds off of the game clock as his Receivers were adeptly stepping out of bounds on the sideline. It looked so easy and it was beautiful to watch. George Blanda was still showing his “true grit” well into his forties. This is exactly what’s needed for Houston’s Offense.

I know it’s not all on Matt Schaub’s head for what arguably could be the f-ugliest loss in team history. It’s on the Head Coaches head! Yes, the play calling needs to be changed. Perhaps Owner Bob McNair needs to add a better Offensive mind to the puzzle. The present mindset is too stale for today’s NFL. How much of a contribution is Offensive Coordinator Rick Dennison bringing to the table? I was hoping that more flair and more spice would be added after last season’s late failing results. But alas, it’s still a concern. And how can you talk about changes in the pecking order without mentioning the name of Joe Marciano? I would wonder what’s being talked about in McNair’s office tonight and tomorrow. Ch…ch…ch…changes?

It’s time to take Gary Kubiak to task and put his buns on the hot seat. I’ve been quiet too long, Gary. What have you done for me lately? (Thought so!)

Game day Superlatives:

Arian Foster gets 141 yards running and four catches for 57 yards.

Andre Johnson with 7 receptions for 88 yards.

Matt Schaub had 15 completions out of 20 thrown passes for 186 yards.

Game day Suffer-latives
Or
The Breaking Bad Awards:

DeAndre Hopkins fumble.

Keshawn Martin fumble.

T. J. Yates TWO INTs!!

Houston Texans’ fans cheering an injured Matt Schaub. C’mon man!

The season is not lost yet. Your suggestions are welcomed, Texans’ fans.

For Sunday’s effort the Houston Texans earned the STP award of the weekend.